The kimono is a traditional Japanese clothing. A long, thin piece of cloth called an obi is tied around the waist to hold the overlap between the front and back of the kimono, and to adjust the width and length of the body.
The kimono and obi are made of fabrics that have been handed down from generation to generation in various regions using excellent traditional techniques, and they are not only clothing, but also traditional crafts.
Kimonos reflect the functionality and design created by Japan's rich natural environment surrounded by the sea and mountains and the delicate changes of the four seasons. We hope you will enjoy Japanese culture by appreciating and wearing kimono sleeves.
[KOMON]
Komon is a type of Japanese Kimono with various patterns on the fabric.
It is a kimono for casual wear.
For the obi, you can wear a Nagoya or a half-width obi.
[Tsumugi]
Tsumugi, or Pongee, refers to yarn-dyed fabrics made of pongee yarn and other silk yarns.
The shades of silk tsumugi are without the luster typical of silk, and have become popular for their deep taste and elegance.
Yarn-dyeing is a technique in which the yarn is dyed in its thread state and then woven to express the pattern, a technique that requires extremely delicate techniques, in which pre-dyed yarn is woven by hand or by machine.
Compared to yarn-dyeing, where the pattern is dyed from the white fabric using various techniques, yarn-dyeing is characterized by the long time it takes for the pattern to be dyed into the yarn.
Therefore, it takes a lot of time and money to weave a single pongee.
Because they are extremely durable, they have long been used for everyday wear and as stray clothes.
In the Edo period (1603-1867), the wearing of luxury fabrics such as silk was banned due to the prohibition of luxury, but many merchants could not give up wearing tsumugi, and even insisted that it was cotton, not silk, because it was so popular.
Even today, tsumugi is one of the most popular kimonos because it is easy to wear for both daily life and fashionable wear.
#Material : SILK ( Showken=Silk 100%)
#Size
-Length[kitake] : 61.81"(157cm) ,
-Neck to wrist length(yukitake) : 27.16"(69cm) ,
-Sleeve depth[sodetake] : 19.29"(49cm) ,
-Sleeve width[sodehaba ] : 13.38"(34cm) ,
-Width of front[maemigoro]: 9.84"(25cm) ,
#Pattern[zugara,monn] :Geometric pattern
#Base Color[ziiro] : green,purple
#Condition : B
N: New or unused item
S: Great condition with nearly no stains or damage.
A: Slightly stained etc. in unnoticeable areas in good condition for a used item.
B: Good condition in appearance with some stains, spots, or sun stains in unnoticeable areas.
C: Slightly damaged, but still wearable.
D: Due to stains, spots, etc., personal use may be unfavorable however it can be used for refurbishing, DIY, etc.
All measurements are approximate. Please note in advance that the actual dimensions of the product may slightly vary.
Some of our pieces include a material called shitsuke-ito, to learn more about shitsuke-iko, please read below:
#Shitsuke-ito:
Shitsuke-ito is a thread that is sewn to hold the seams and folds of a kimono temporarily so that it can be easily tailored.
There are two types of Shitsuke-ito:
The first type is the shitsuke that must be taken off when you put on a new kimono for the first time.
Generally, it is called "large and small shitsuke," and has rough stitches and fine stitches sewn alternately. The "large and small shitsuke" are removed when the kimono is worn for the first time. Depending on the tailor, they are attached to the cuffs, embroidery, hem, and other parts of the garment. It is generally considered embarrassing to wear a kimono with these stitches attached.
Stitches that are not to be removed: Ornamental stitching
The second type are ornamental decoration stitching and is a fine stitching called "kazari-shitsuke". Decorative stitches must not be removed.
It is found on the collar, cuffs, hem, etc. of a kimono. They are stitched with "gushi stitching" in straight lines at equal intervals, like beautiful dotted lines. These are "decorative stitches" and are not to be removed. The fine, beautiful, difficult-to-remove stitches should not be removed.
Although they are "ornamental", they serve to hold the seams of the kimono in place. If you take them off, the seams will be uneven.
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Please note that there may be errors in the material type, etc.
Regarding the color:
We try to keep the colors as close to the real ones as possible for vintage items? photos. However, the colors may be slightly different from the real ones depending on your PC or smart phone.